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Wishek, ND


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Wishek, North Dakota

Wishek, North Dakota, in McIntosh county, is 70 miles SE of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 316 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 1,122.

The People and Families of Wishek

In Wishek, about 58% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Wishek, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Wishek boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wishek had a median family income of $36,696. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Wishek.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Wishek.

Wishek Housing

Wishek has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Wishek the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Wishek, 78% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Wishek can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Wishek strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWishek Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWishek Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Wishek Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Wishek Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Wishek Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Wishek Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Wishek, ND

Comparing Wishek to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men54
Male Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity12
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults41
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone95
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime98
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